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  • An Hour of Innovation: The Future of Work in the Age of AI!

    An Hour of Innovation: The Future of Work in the Age of AI!

    How do you thrive in the “between times” of an AI-powered future? On this episode of An Hour of Innovation, host Vitaliy Lyoshin talks with Ben Tasker, Dean of AI, about navigating AI-driven change. From layoffs to learning plans, personal branding to skills-based hiring—Ben shares how to build career resilience through upskilling. A timely conversation for anyone facing the future of work.

  • This Week in AI: How AI is Changing The Education System

    This Week in AI: How AI is Changing The Education System

    Curious how AI is reshaping education? Ben shares his journey from healthcare to higher ed innovation. Learn how AI is personalizing learning, driving upskilling, and redefining the future of work. A must-listen for educators, professionals, and lifelong learners navigating the AI revolution.

  • The Futurist Society: Navigating The AI Transition - Expert Guide To Upskilling

    The Futurist Society: Navigating The AI Transition - Expert Guide To Upskilling

    Ben Tasker shares practical insights on navigating the current AI transition period, whether you're facing career changes or seeking to enhance your current role. Learn the most effective ways to blend technical AI skills with essential human capabilities like leadership and communication.

  • Medical AI Podcast: Using AI and Waveform Data to Predict Adverse Events

    Medical AI Podcast: Using AI and Waveform Data to Predict Adverse Events

    Ben led an AI project that predicted adverse events in critically ill heart attack patients. By analyzing real-time data, the system flagged risks before they became emergencies—helping clinicians act faster and reduce potentially fatal outcomes.

  • Beyond Human Speed: AI Agents Transforming Real-Time Data Analysis

    Beyond Human Speed: AI Agents Transforming Real-Time Data Analysis

    Your data moves at the speed of light. Your decisions? At the speed of humans. That gap is where risk—and opportunity—lives. In this powerful session, Ben Tasker discusses how AI agents use real-time waveform data to predict and prevent adverse events. Joined by a panel of experts, you'll learn how leading organizations are closing the action gap—deploying AI that doesn’t just analyze but acts, fast. While others plan, they perform

  • Pathways to AI Literacy

    Pathways to AI Literacy

    Want to boost AI literacy across your organization? In this expert panel, Ben and other leaders share actionable strategies to build AI fluency through experiential learning, structured training, and cross-functional mentoring. They tackle the risks of AI elitism, highlight the need to empower non-technical roles, and offer practical tips for designing learning plans that scale.

  • Prompt Engineering - Chain of Thought part 1

    This video explores prompt engineering and intersects with Responsible AI. Learn how to interact with AI tools for better usage

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    Prompt Engineering - Chain of Thought part 2

    This is the second prompt engineering video which continues the chain of thought prompting overview. Continue your AI Upskilling journey.

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    Prompt Engineering - Chain of Thought part 3

    This is the third and final video reviewing the prompt engineering concept called chain of thought. Harness your AI superpower!

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    Don't be an AI Digital Dinosaur - Level Up w/ AI Today!

  • Why AI Upskilling is Critical for You!

    This short 1-minute video will highlight why AI upskilling and reskilling is critical during the AI Revolution. Start your AI upskilling journey today!

Discover Ben’s thought leadership in published articles, blogs, and newsroom updates. Click the links below to learn more!

Articles

Are Artificial Intelligence Courses Worth It?

Ben emphasizes that AI education—whether through degrees, courses, or microcredentials—is increasingly valuable in today’s workforce. He explains that AI skills go beyond technical expertise, helping professionals in all fields boost productivity, efficiency, and job relevance. While full degrees are ideal for those developing AI systems, applied AI skills are accessible and beneficial across industries. Tasker highlights the importance of upskilling to stay competitive, recommending short-form learning like SNHU’s AI microcredential as a fast, flexible option.

How Do You Get Into Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

You don’t need a technical background to enter the world of AI. Ben shares the best way to begin is through curiosity and hands-on experimentation. Start small—use tools like ChatGPT to explore everyday tasks, from trip planning to writing. AI careers aren’t one-size-fits-all: from marketing to education, many paths are accessible through self-guided learning, transferable skills, and a willingness to explore.

Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders at SNHU Thought Leaders Conference

Technology is rapidly transforming healthcare, from diagnostics to data management. At a recent conference, Ben emphasized that the true power of AI lies in its ethical, intentional application. He highlighted how AI can scale clinical decision support, automate administration, and enhance patient engagement—but warned that without thoughtful frameworks, AI risks amplifying existing issues rather than solving them.